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159 Salem St APT 4, Boston, MA, 02113

3beds
3baths
1,890sqft
$1,650,000
$873price/sqft
$10,566/moest. monthly cost
$422,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

A rare North End offering that truly lives like a single-family home. This expansive residence spans 1,890 square feet of living space across three levels, featuring three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and multiple private outdoor areas. Upon entry, you're welcomed by an oversized kitchen with abundant cabinet space, flowing into a spacious living and dining area with exposed brick, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Also on this floor is a renovated full bathroom with a stand-up shower. The second floor offers two exceptionally large bedrooms, a renovated full bathroom, and in-unit washer and dryer. The top floor is a true primary suite with a large bedroom, full bathroom, and two private outdoor spaces, including a roof deck off the bedroom with stunning Boston skyline views, plus additional storage. Located moments from downtown, public transportation, restaurants, and shopping. This is one truly not to miss!

Getting Around

100
WalkingWalker's Paradise
100
TransitRider's Paradise
88
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

8/10
3/10
Charlestown High SchoolGrades 7-121.1 mi
4/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
  • Laundry features: Second Floor,In Unit

Bathroom1

  • Level: First

Bathroom2

  • Level: Second

Bathroom3

  • Level: Third

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area above ground: 1,890
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,890
  • Total interior livable area: 1,890 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Yes

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Third

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3342786
  • Zoning: RES

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
  • Exterior features: Deck - Roof

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,343$100,116
Home Insurance *$255$3,060
Property Taxes $1,596$19,152
Electricity $372$4,472
Total$10,566$126,792
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$362,262/yr
40% on housing$316,980/yr
45% on housing$281,760/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.3%
7.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$873This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02113$421
Suffolk County$574

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02113$1,116
Suffolk County$453

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-29Listed for sale$1,750,000
2025-05-14Listing removed$7,500
2025-04-10Price change$7,500
2025-03-14Price change$6,900
2025-03-03Price change$7,200
2025-01-30Listed for rent$7,500
2022-10-27Sold$1,225,000
2022-07-12Price change$1,275,000
2022-06-20Listed for sale$1,323,000
2019-07-13Listing removed$5,000
2019-06-12Listed for rent$5,000
2018-02-06Listing removed$4,500
2017-11-10Price change$4,500
2017-10-25Listed for rent$5,000
2016-05-30Listing removed$2,600
2016-03-17Listed for rent$2,800
2014-04-08Listing removed$2,200
2014-02-26Listed for rent$2,200
2012-06-29Sold$765,000
2012-02-01Listed for sale$799,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentStephen Rothstein
BrokerageWilliam Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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